
          Buffalo, Sept. 5, 1863
Dear Sir:
My attention has, within a
few days, been called to your letter 
to Mr Slade [Samuel Slade], as the Corr [corresponding] Secy[secretary],
acknowledging the reciept of one
from him informing you of your
election as Honorary Member of 
The Buffalo Soc. of Nat. Sciences, &
I observe that, in your letter, 
you express a desire to recieve
such information as the Society may
be able to furnish touching
our flora. I am confident that
        